Human desire is greedy. At this moment, Ji Rui, because he hasn't truly obtained it, thought that just having this isn't so bad.
When he was only one step away from getting what he wanted, he discovered his greed for Le Tong was like an insatiable abyss. No matter how much she gave, it felt far from enough!
Of course, that's later down the line. Presently, Ji Rui was still stumbling on the muddy road of pursuit, feeling content for now. As long as Le Tong occasionally bestowed a slight smile upon him, he was happy beyond measure.
Content with small mercies for now, he routinely sat until after nine, and when the baby fell asleep, he got up to bid farewell.
Out of politeness, Le Tong walked him to the entryway, considerately helping him with his bag and coat, watching as he bent over, leaning against the wall to change his shoes.
"Mr. Ji."
